The Car Connection Expert Review

New for 2006, the Mazda5 is a
three-row, six-seat sport minivan that's slightly smaller than the automaker's
MPV. Changes for '07 are minimal. The Mazda5 shares platforms and its powertrain
with the Mazda3 sedan. Thanks to its "theater-style" seating, all occupants
enjoy ample head and leg room with good outward visibility. A one-touch walk-in
mechanism offers easy access to the third-row seats and both the second- and third-row seats
can fold down to create a virtually flat floor for transporting large objects.
The vehicle comes powered by a 2.3-liter, four-cylinder engine with Sequential
Valve Timing that generates 157 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque. It can be
mated to either a five-speed manual (a rarity among minivans) or four-speed
automatic gearbox with a manual-shift mode. The vehicle's handling is enhanced
via MacPherson struts in the front and a multi-link suspension in the rear, with
17-inch wheels and tires. Four-wheel disc anti-lock brakes with Electronic
Brakeforce Distribution are paired with stability control for added
surefootedness. Front-side and side-curtain airbags to protect all three rows of
seats are also included. Available in either Sport or Touring trim levels,
standard features include a CD stereo, power windows and locks, and cruise
control. Available equipment includes air conditioning, fog lamps, a CD changer,
and a power moonroof.

its a very nice soccer mom van!

very down to earth reliable transportation. it has good gas mileage and quite comfortable with a good sound system!

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November 4, 2015

For 2015 Mazda MAZDA5

could be more spacious

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I received a Mazda 5 as my rental after my car accident. I have to say i am absolutely in love and don't want to return it lol. Being that i can fold down all the backseat for more room is great. However...
I received a Mazda 5 as my rental after my car accident. I have to say i am absolutely in love and don't want to return it lol. Being that i can fold down all the backseat for more room is great. However, there isn't enough "trunk" space for my stroller and groceries. With a forward facing infant carseat and a booster seat the car seats themselves need to be pushed further back which means there is no foot and leg room for the back 2 seats. With only having 15month child in the vehicle or 2 its not a big deal (i only have 1 child) but when my eldest niece is in the backseat who is not in a carseat she has no leg room.
Also gas mileage from what I've been told is suppose to be great and I don't find it all that good. For a van type vehicle, yes its better but all in all not that great. Despite these small issues because it usually is just myself and my son if i could afford to buy this car i would in a heart beat. I absolutely love it! + More »

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May 31, 2015

2015 Mazda MAZDA5 4-Door Wagon Automatic Grand Touring

Does everything fairly well

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The Mazda five is kind of a paradox, it's not really in minivan, it's not really a hatchback, it's not a sedan, but it does the work of all these things fairly well. The interior material and finish is pretty...
The Mazda five is kind of a paradox, it's not really in minivan, it's not really a hatchback, it's not a sedan, but it does the work of all these things fairly well. The interior material and finish is pretty good but economical. Reliability is amazing based on previous model history. The Mazda five provides amazing value for the price and compares in functionality very well two vehicles that cost many thousands more. It's a very agile vehicle and maintains a sense of fun even though it may look much more utilitarian. + More »